Add Equipment Type for Carriers and Loads

Add Equipment Type for Carriers and Loads

Equipment types are used throughout Load Manager to classify the type of trailer or vehicle required for a load. Once added, they appear in the equipment dropdown on both the Load Screen and the Carrier Information page.

Steps

  1. Go to the Carriers tab.
  2. Click Equipment in the submenu.
  3. Click Add New to add a new equipment type.
  4. Enter the equipment name and any relevant details.
  5. Click Save Equipment.

Note: All equipment types saved here will appear in the equipment dropdown list on the Load Screen and the Carrier Information page.

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